CA · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Irvine, CA

17 schools within 25 miles of Irvine graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24, 1 of them in Irvine itself; below them are 12 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Irvine Valley College

0.4 mi

5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA · Public, 2-year

ELEC 17

Trade grads 2023-24: 17
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,156
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,719

Orange Coast College

8.0 mi

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA · Public, 2-year

CNST 74
CNC 46
A&P 34
WELD 30
PLMB 6
ELEC 5

Trade grads 2023-24: 195
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,222
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,930

Santiago Canyon College

8.1 mi

8045 E Chapman, Orange, CA · Public, 2-year

ELEC 318
HEO 23
IMT 9
CARP 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 357
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,160
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $52,421

Santa Ana College

8.7 mi

1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 111
WELD 50
DSL 30
CNC 28

Trade grads 2023-24: 219
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,917

Saddleback College

10.6 mi

28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 180

Trade grads 2023-24: 180
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,156
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $51,222

Brownson Technical School

12.4 mi

1110 Technology Cir Ste D, Anaheim, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 197

Trade grads 2023-24: 197
Largest program 2025-26: $17,895
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $74,023

UEI College-Garden Grove

13.1 mi

10870 Katella Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 202
AUTO 119
HVAC 115

Trade grads 2023-24: 436
Largest program 2025-26: $21,500
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,421

Golden West College

13.8 mi

15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 84

Trade grads 2023-24: 84
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,202
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,592

Southern California Institute of Technology

15.1 mi

525 N. Muller Street, Anaheim, CA · Private for-profit, 4-year

ELEC 273

Trade grads 2023-24: 273
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $20,515
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $72,606

Fullerton College

16.0 mi

321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA · Public, 2-year

CNST 24
AUTO 21
WELD 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 49
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,216

Cypress College

17.9 mi

9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 258
BODY 31

Trade grads 2023-24: 289
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,380

Norco College

20.1 mi

2001 Third St, Norco, CA · Public, 2-year

ELEC 54
CNC 9

Trade grads 2023-24: 63
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,428
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,582

American College of Healthcare and Technology

22.2 mi

11801 Pierce St., Suite 100, Riverside, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 19

Trade grads 2023-24: 19
Largest program 2025-26: $36,695
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $33,866

Long Beach City College

23.5 mi

4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 107
WELD 83
CNST 21

Trade grads 2023-24: 211
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,560
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,903

Cerritos College

23.6 mi

11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA · Public, 2-year

WELD 214
AUTO 184
CNC 33
BODY 29

Trade grads 2023-24: 460
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,364
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,657

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

23.8 mi

4175 E. Conant Street, Long Beach, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 423
WELD 195
DSL 82
BODY 73

Trade grads 2023-24: 773
Largest program 2025-26: $45,800
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,466

National Polytechnic College

24.8 mi

4105 South Street, Lakewood, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 12

Trade grads 2023-24: 12
Largest program 2025-26: $42,310
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $36,845

CDL training in and near Irvine

SoCal Truck Driver Academy LLC.

2.1 mi

Irvine, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (949) 502-1030

America Truck Driving School Santa Ana (America Truck Driving School)

8.2 mi

2210 N. Main St Ste B, Santa Ana, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (714) 542-8660

SoCal Truck Driver Academy LLC (SoCal Truck Driver Academy LLC.)

13.8 mi

Westminster, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (949) 502-1030

H.B. ELDT Training LLC (HB CDL Driving Academy)

19.3 mi

6131 Orangethorpe Ave Ste 150, Buena Park, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat

America Truck Driving School Riverside (America Truck Driving School)

21.0 mi

12701 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (951) 277-9013

All In CDL Training

23.2 mi

3960 E Gilman St, Long Beach, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (909) 708-4861

Red Line Trucking School LLC (Red Line Trucking School, LLC)

23.4 mi

5140 G St, Chino, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat
Phone: (323) 578-9468

Ancora for Long Beach Community College (Lindenwood Education System)

23.5 mi

4901 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (866) 937-1850

Certified Safe Driver, Inc.

24.0 mi

4000 E. Valley Blvd. Suite 104, Walnut, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (909) 978-5077

College of Instrument Technology-Office (College of Instrument Technology)

24.5 mi

17156 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (562) 925-1785

Banderas Rental LLC

24.6 mi

13020 S Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (909) 239-4573

TGA Truck Driving School - H (TGA Truck Driving School)

24.9 mi

1600 Pontenova Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (323) 797-1841

Trades taught near Irvine

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	4	343
Welding Schools	6	576
Electrician Schools	6	869
Plumbing Schools	1	6
Auto Mechanic Schools	9	1,487
Auto Body and Collision Schools	3	133
Diesel Mechanic Schools	2	112
Carpentry Schools	1	7
Construction Trade Schools	3	119
Heavy Equipment Operator Schools	1	23
Aviation Maintenance Schools	1	34
Machining and CNC Schools	4	116
Industrial Maintenance Schools	1	9

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for Irvine. How we build this list.